Ogilvy

Account Executive

Ogilvy  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description


Go Advertising is looking for a Retail Account Executive to manage key aspects of client accounts, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, reliable, process-driven, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate Brief Completion:

  • Complete client briefs with precision, ensuring all required details are captured and understood.
  • Work with internal teams to clarify any unclear requirements.

Purchase Orders (POs) and Cost Estimates (CEs):

  • Issue POs and CEs accurately and on time, ensuring alignment with project budgets and client expectations.
  • Maintain proper documentation for tracking and auditing purposes.

Pricing and Literal Checks:

  • Verify pricing and literals (text, data, and other content) against briefs to ensure accuracy.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies as needed.

Task Execution:

  • Follow instructions carefully and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
  • Provide updates on progress and escalate issues when necessary.

Catalogue Job Management:

  • Manage a non-promotional catalogue job from start to finish under supervision, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as required.

Data Merge Proficiency:

  • Understand and execute data merge processes, ensuring data is organized, validated, and integrated correctly.
  • Deliver accurate and consistent outputs.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret and execute client briefs accurately.
  • Experience issuing and managing purchase orders and cost estimates.
  • Basic understanding of pricing structures.
  • Familiarity with data merge tools and techniques is an advantage.
  • Clear communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work under supervision while taking responsibility for assigned tasks.

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous experience in retail account management, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
  • Exposure to catalogue production or similar projects is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of project management tools is a plus.
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About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. We build on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. We are proud to currently rank as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying our ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. 

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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